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Madelia

County:
Watonwan County
County Seat:
No
Area (mi²):
1.512
State:
Minnesota

Madelia is a city located in Watonwan County, Minnesota. Madelia has a 2026 population of 2,446. Madelia is currently growing at a rate of 0.33% annually and its population has increased by 2.04% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 2,397 in 2020.

The median household income in Madelia is $76,548 with a poverty rate of 13.74%. The median age in Madelia is 34.1 years: 32.8 years for males, and 34.9 years for females. For every 100 females there are 103.1 males.

2.4K
Total Population
1,617
Density (mi²)
8 0.33%
Growth

Madelia Population

Madelia Population

Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change

Year ↓
Population
Growth
Annual Change
20262,44680.33%
20252,43880.33%
20242,430331.38%
20232,397-8-0.33%
20222,405190.8%
20212,386-11-0.46%
20202,397-3-0.12%
20192,239-27-1.19%
20182,266120.53%
20172,254-21-0.92%
20162,275-6-0.26%
20152,28150.22%
20142,276-10-0.44%
20132,286-20-0.87%
20122,306-6-0.26%
20112,31240.17%
20102,321-4-0.17%

Median Age

Overall: 34.1 years
Female: 34.9 years
Male: 32.8 years

Madelia Adults

There are 1,615 adults, (433 of whom are seniors) in Madelia.

Sex Ratio

Female: 1,146 (49.2%)
Male: 1,181 (50.8%)

Demographics

The racial composition of Madelia includes 67.21% White, 19.47% other race, and smaller percentages for Asian and multiracial populations.

Population by Race

Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
White1,56467.21%
Other race45319.47%
Two or more races29712.76%
Asian130.56%
Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
Other race45319.47%
Two or more races27811.95%
White401.72%
Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
White1,52465.49%
Two or more races190.82%
Asian130.56%

Madelia Marital Status

Economics and Income Statistics

Madelia 's average per capita income is $51,053. Household income levels show a median of $76,548. The poverty rate stands at 13.74%.

Families: A family includes the owner or renter of the home along with everyone related to them - whether through birth, marriage, or adoption. This includes relatives like spouses, children, parents, siblings, grandparents, and any other family members.
Households: A household includes all the people who occupy a housing unit (such as a house or apartment) as their usual place of residence.
Non Families: A nonfamily household is either someone living alone or when the owner/renter lives with people they aren't related to, like roommates.
Name
Median ↓
Mean
Married Families$117,778-
Families$92,031$101,486
Households$76,548$89,862
Non Families$38,681$54,780

$51,053

Average Income

$76,548

Median Household Income

13.74%

Poverty Rate

Nearby Cities

Sources

  1. US Census State Population Estimates - Most recent state estimates from the Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program
  2. US Census County Population Estimates - Most recent county estimates from the Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program
  3. American Community Survey (2009 - 2013)
  4. Census QuickFacts
  5. Historical Populations of States and Counties (1790 - 1990)